Behringer XENYX UFX1604 Recording Mixer

With an impressive list of features, which includes the Premium XENYX Mic Preamps, “One-Knob” compression, British EGs and a dual 24-Bit onboard effects section, just to name a few, the new Behringer UFX1604 is one of the most extensively and well equipped compact mixers available. Thanks to the integrated 16 x 4 USB/FireWire interface, concerts and jam sessions can be recorded to an external hard-drive or directly on a computer for later editing. The Transport section can be used as a remote for your computer based DAW software via MIDI.

The dual effects engines are highly usable, while the monitor-control section is surprisingly well equipped. Includes DAW Software Tracktion to Compose, Record, Mix & Share. The mono channels each benfit from simple but usable one-knob compressors.

At a Glance:

PROS

Does exactly what it says on the tin – which is a lot!

Remarkable value for money.

Well built and reliable.

Two useful built-in effects engines.

Sounds good.

CONS

None.

SUMMARY

Given the number of features on offer and its incredibly low price, you’d be forgiven for expecting this mixer to be flawed in some way. It isn’t!